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Libby KaneTell Your WHQR Story! We need your help! It goes without saying that we, the staff of WHQR, think we've got a good thing going. We want to hear (and share) YOU and YOUR TESTIMONY. We are asking our listeners, supporters, underwriters and community members to call in and tell people why you support WHQR and why it's important to make a pledge, as part of our Fall Pledge drive. We want to know: Why do you support Public Radio?What would you tell someone who hasn't made their pledge yet? Call-in and make your statement! WHQR Listener Line: (910) 292-9477 Get on the air! We Want You On The Air!http://whqr.org/post/we-want-you-air
102111 as http://whqr.orgWed, 28 Sep 2016 14:47:04 +0000We Want You On The Air!StaffPhone Teams for the Fall Pledge Drive 2016 ALL PHONE TEAM SHIFTS ARE FULL. A few individual spot may remain - check here. During our 2016 Fall Pledge Drive, October 12 - ??? (we hope to make our goal by October 18), WHQR will be welcoming phone teams from all over our region. Send a group of four people to help answer HQR's pledge phones and we'll thank you repeatedly on the air. It's a fun way to spend a few hours and a great way to show your support of WHQR and have your business name mentioned on the air. Here’s how it will work: Local businesses and groups sign up for pledge drive phone shifts of 3 or 4 hours during our drive, October 12 - 18.Your organization sends 4 representatives for the entire shift – staff, volunteers, board or friends.WHQR on-air hosts mention your business team with great thanks while you are here at the station.All shifts will be fed delicious food.Be part of the fun!TO SIGN UP: Select your TOP THREE choices from the available spots listed below. EmailThe WHQR Fall Drive 2016 - Phone Teamshttp://whqr.org/post/whqr-fall-drive-2016-phone-teams
51367 as http://whqr.orgThu, 22 Sep 2016 17:12:28 +0000The WHQR Fall Drive 2016 - Phone TeamsCleve Callison Listener Wendy wrote to Mary Bradley: Thanks for all you do to keep listeners on top of things. I look forward to receiving the [station’s] emails regularly. What’s happened to Friday Feedback? It hasn’t been on air for several weeks. Happy Holidays, to everyone at WHQR. I wrote to Wendy: Happy Holidays to you as well! The short answer to your question about Friday Feedback is simply that the comments appear to have dried up. We don’t know if that’s because everyone is so happy with what we’re doing, or just listener fatigue, or holiday fatigue, or what. To remedy that, I’m going to dip again into comments from listeners during and just after our Fall fund drive. Jason Young of Greensboro said: Your fundraising is so much more enthusiastic than WUNC, but I suppose they have a larger listening base. It is endearing in its own way. Listener Kyle of Myrtle Beach wrote: I appreciate the BBC news at 9am weekdays & your broadcast signal I receive in Myrtle Beach. Lois Johnson ofFriday Feedback for December 4, 2015http://whqr.org/post/friday-feedback-december-4-2015
84654 as http://whqr.orgFri, 04 Dec 2015 10:00:00 +0000Friday Feedback for December 4, 2015Libby KaneALL PARTNERSHIP CHALLENGE SLOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED. The WHQR Partnership Challenge - Fall Pledge Drive 2015 Non-profits in the Cape Fear region know that WHQR Public Radio is an essential part of a strong marketing plan, and one of the best ways to expand their reach. In our 2015 Fall Drive, October 21 - Unknown (we hope to make our goal by October 27), WHQR will salute local non-profits that make a difference in our community, and give your group a chance to be heard even more. Winners of our Partnership Challenge will receive underwriting contracts on WHQR. Here’s how it will work: Local businesses and groups sign up for pledge drive phone shifts of 3 or 4 hours during our drive, October 21 - 27.Your organization sends 4 (4 are required to be eligible) representatives for the entire shift – staff, volunteers, board or friendsEach shift is assigned a goal based on time of day and day of the weekThe captain of your group will be interviewed on the air two or three times during your shiftThe WHQR Partnership Challenge - Fall Pledge Drive 2015http://whqr.org/post/whqr-partnership-challenge-fall-pledge-drive-2015-0
80970 as http://whqr.orgWed, 07 Oct 2015 15:55:21 +0000The WHQR Partnership Challenge - Fall Pledge Drive 2015Libby KaneHere at WHQR, our Summer Drive is sounding very different – that’s because it is the Summer Stealth Drive and it’s going on right now! This year we’re trying something completely different. We’re trying to meet our summer goal of $70,000 without interrupting programing. It seems like a crazy idea, but your donation will make it possible. Why are we doing this? Because we love the programming, just like you do and we want to be able to bring it to you in its entirety, without interruptions! Make your gift today and help us meet our goal before July 28, our first scheduled ‘traditional’ pledge drive day. Beginning this week, you’ll hear our on-air personalities explaining this innovative fundraiser idea. You’ll see a lot on social media and in email explaining what we’re doing and why listener support is so important to HQR News and Classical HQR. It’s our largest and most reliable source of funding. Nothing we do would be possible without you. This is the fundraiser. It’s time to give.Our First Annual Summer Stealth Drive is Here!http://whqr.org/post/our-first-annual-summer-stealth-drive-here
75746 as http://whqr.orgTue, 07 Jul 2015 14:48:00 +0000Our First Annual Summer Stealth Drive is Here!Libby KaneIt's day three of WHQR's Spring Pledge Drive! We are having a fabulous drive so far and it's all thanks to our amazing community! If you haven't had a chance to get your pledge in yet, what better time than now to show your support for WQHR and all the great programs like CoastLine, Diane Rehm, Car Talk and all the great community events like Soup to Nuts Live!, Prologue and Cinematique that we host. PLEDGE NOW and you will be entered to win a two night stay for two at North Carolina's only five-star hotel Umstead Hotel and Spa, including a decadent three course meal at Herons and 2 complimentary spa treatments. Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers and supporters who have pledged so far! WHQR Spring 2015 Pledge Drive is On!http://whqr.org/post/whqr-spring-2015-pledge-drive
69995 as http://whqr.orgWed, 25 Mar 2015 11:55:20 +0000WHQR Spring 2015 Pledge Drive is On!StaffWe are running a fantastic Grand Sweepstakes for our Spring 2015 Pledge Drive! Pledge now and you could win this great getaway from Umstead Hotel and Spa:Two Night Stay at The Umstead Hotel and Spa3-course dinner for two at HeronsTwo Spa Treatments at The Umstead SpaAnyone who pledges by mail, phone (910-343-1138), or online, before 11:59pm on Tuesday, March 31 is entered! Pledge Drive Sweepstakes Rules: Travel must take place between March 31, 2015 and December 30, 2015.Excludes holiday and event weekends and is based on availability. All current WHQR Sustaining Members are automatically entered.Only one entry per household.Employees of WHQR and their family members are not eligible to win.You do not have to pledge to WHQR to enter the contest*The prize is not redeemable for cash.The winner is solely responsible for any tax implications of winning the prize.Contest closes at 11:59pm on March 31, 2015 and winners will be notified by phone or email.* To enter without making a pledge,Spring 2015 Grand Sweepstakes - The Umstead Hotel and Spahttp://whqr.org/post/spring-2015-grand-sweepstakes-umstead-hotel-and-spa
43642 as http://whqr.orgWed, 25 Mar 2015 04:00:01 +0000Spring 2015 Grand Sweepstakes - The Umstead Hotel and SpaLibby Kane WIN AN HD RADIO! Pledge NOW and enter to win an HD Radio. With your new HD radio you can: Hear FM radio with CD quality soundHear AM Radio with FM quality soundHear your favorite songs static freeAlways know the title and artist you are listening to Tag a song for later purchase Get more stations than ever before!Anyone who pledges by phone (910.343.1138), mail or online before 7PM on Tuesday, October 21 is eligible to win! Pledge Drive Sweepstakes Rules All current WHQR Sustaining Members are automatically entered.Only one entry per household.WHQR employees and their family members are not eligible to win.The prize is not redeemable for cash.The winner is solely responsible for any tax implications of winning the prize.Winners will be notified by phone or emailSeven Radios will be given away - one each dayEvery night of the Pledge Drive winner will be chosen at 11:59 pmYou do not have to pledge to WHQR to win** To enter without pledging please call 910.343.1640. GOOD LUCK!!! Win an HD Radio - The One a Day Giveaway!http://whqr.org/post/win-hd-radio-one-day-giveaway
62362 as http://whqr.orgWed, 15 Oct 2014 10:00:00 +0000 Win an HD Radio - The One a Day Giveaway!Libby KaneOur Fall Pledge Drive begins tomorrow at 6 am, but we are taking pledges online today as part of our "Cyber Day" pre-drive campaign. In only 2-3 minutes, you'll get that contribution done and off your to-do list. Most importantly, you'll support an independent community radio station and the programs that you love. TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO WIN A THREE DAY GETAWAY TO BALD HEAD ISLAND!!!! We are running a FANTASTIC pre-drive sweepstakes! Pledge now and you could win a relaxing three night stay for two at The Marsh Harbour Inn on Bald Head Island, including luxury accommodations and golf cart use. For additional details on the retreat and full sweepstakes rules click here. It's Cyber Day!!!!!http://whqr.org/post/its-cyber-day
62326 as http://whqr.orgTue, 14 Oct 2014 10:00:00 +0000It's Cyber Day!!!!!Meg Young WHQR needs individuals to answer phones during our Summer 2014 Pledge Drive. Pledges are taken by computer, so all volunteers should feel comfortable typing and using the system. Shifts begin with a brief orientation and can be a fun way to meet other Public Radio fans and hang out with the WHQR staff! To sign up, email Jarred at memberservices@whqr.org with the specific day and time that you would like to take and your name and contact information. Shifts fill up quickly, so please let us know if you would like to volunteer as well as a second choice if possible. Volunteer for WHQR's Summer 2014 Pledge Drivehttp://whqr.org/post/volunteer-whqrs-summer-2014-pledge-drive
39544 as http://whqr.orgTue, 08 Jul 2014 14:04:29 +0000Volunteer for WHQR's Summer 2014 Pledge DriveCleve Callison Listener 910-777-XXXX said: You need to stop claiming you don't run commercials. You most emphatically do run commercials, constantly. You simply insult the intelligence of your listeners by calling them euphemisms instead of commercials. Don't do that. Well, perception is reality, of course, but this listener may be interested in knowing how FCC regulations distinguish commercials from the kind of messages we air, called UCAs, or Underwriting Credit Announcements. UCAs may not mention pricing information, and they may not contain calls to action. They may mention products or services provided as well as years in business. The grey areas are slogans and descriptions, which are OK if they identify but not promote. We have many conversations about what we can and should allow on the air. We’ve had a recent case where a potential underwriter wanted a message that sounded like a commercial to us, we wouldn’t accept those terms and they decided not to go with the contract. But the main wayFriday Feedback for October 18, 2013http://whqr.org/post/friday-feedback-october-18-2013
44750 as http://whqr.orgFri, 18 Oct 2013 09:00:00 +0000Friday Feedback for October 18, 2013WHQR StaffUpdate: The Wine Not event with Whole Foods Market was a huge success!We had nearly 265 people come through and raised $1,319 for WHQR! Thank you for supporting WHQR and helping us keep your favorite public radio programming on-air. _______ WHQR has been chosen as the beneficiary of this month’s Wine Not event. It’s Friday event at Whole Foods Market! Join WHQR DJs, staff and other members and listeners to sample wonderful wine and food pairing throughout the store on Friday, July 26 from 6 – 8pm. Your $5 donation at the door will benefit WHQR. Whole Foods Market3804 Oleander DriveWilmington North Carolina 28403 We hope to see you there! Update: Wine Not! WHQR at Whole Foods, Huge Successhttp://whqr.org/post/update-wine-not-whqr-whole-foods-huge-success
39683 as http://whqr.orgFri, 12 Jul 2013 17:39:36 +0000Update: Wine Not! WHQR at Whole Foods, Huge SuccessCleve CallisonThank you so very much to the 472 supporters that called and went online to help the station raise $27,125 AND send over TWO TONS of food to Good Shepherd Center.Whole Foods Market in Wilmington: Hope you have a big truck! Much thanks to our volunteers, Merritt and Mindy Blalock, Sugar on Front Street, Fat Tony's Italian Pub, and Jimmy John's as well! Thank you for a successful End-of-Year Drive!http://whqr.org/post/thank-you-successful-end-year-drive
28719 as http://whqr.orgFri, 14 Dec 2012 00:19:26 +0000Thank you for a successful End-of-Year Drive!Mary BradleyWHQRs three-day drive ends today, July 18. HELP make WHQR stronger. TODAY is Your Last Chance to: *Plant a Seed for the Future with the Coastal Land Trust and Society of American Foresters *Enter the Bald Head Island Vacation Giveaway *Get the great prizes and gifts in this drive For every pledge to WHQR, North Carolina Coastal Land Trust will plant a long leaf pine seedling at its Everett Creek Nature Preserve in Onslow County, thanks to a generous donation from the NC Division of the Society of American Foresters. Your pledge right now to WHQR will really make a difference, and you will help us preserve the beautiful beaches, parks , and forests of our area. With your pledge you will also be automatically entered into our SWEEPSTAKES for a 7-Night Stay at the Marsh Harbour Inn. The Summer Pledge Drive Ends Today!http://whqr.org/post/summer-pledge-drive-ends-today
20391 as http://whqr.orgMon, 16 Jul 2012 09:55:00 +0000The Summer Pledge Drive Ends Today!